Agenda
1. Questions?
2. Weebly
3. PowerPoint
4. Time remaining: Work
5. Benchmark Rubric
6. Example of Teacher Page Content Grade Level: 9th Social Studies: High School (p. 527) Big Idea: Government and Civics The study of government and civics equips students to understand the nature of government and the unique characteristics of American representative democracy, including its fundamental principles, structure, and the role of citizens. Understanding the historical development of structures of power, authority, and governance and their evolving functions in contemporary U.S. society and other parts of the world is essential for developing civic competence. An understanding of civic ideals and practices of citizenship is critical to full participation in society and is a central purpose of the social studies. Academic Expectations 2.15 Students can accurately describe various forms of government and analyze issues that relate to the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. High School Enduring Knowledge – Understandings Students will understand that • People form governments to establish order, provide security and accomplish common goals. Governments in the world vary in terms of their sources of power, purposes and effectiveness. Objectives
Students will analyze the different types of governments.
Students will identify the characteristics of the different types of government in a Venn diagram.
Students will be able describe which of these is the best form of government and support why.
Accommodations/Modifications Students will be paired based on needs. Students will be provided additional time to complete the WebQuest.
Pro How are wikis a "wonderful representation of how our understanding of knowledge is changing?"
What do you think the author meant by stating that wikis support Friedman’s idea of the flat world or silos of information being replaced by horizontal connections?
What point does the pro author concede?
Con
What two main arguments are presented to refute the value of wikis?
Objectives
Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
Agenda
1. Questions?
2. Weebly
3. PowerPoint
4. Time remaining: Work
5. Benchmark Rubric
6. Example of Teacher Page Content
Grade Level: 9th
Social Studies: High School (p. 527)
Big Idea: Government and Civics
The study of government and civics equips students to understand the nature of government and the
unique characteristics of American representative democracy, including its fundamental principles,
structure, and the role of citizens. Understanding the historical development of structures of power,
authority, and governance and their evolving functions in contemporary U.S. society and other parts of
the world is essential for developing civic competence. An understanding of civic ideals and practices of
citizenship is critical to full participation in society and is a central purpose of the social studies.
Academic Expectations
2.15 Students can accurately describe various forms of government and analyze issues that relate to the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.
High School Enduring Knowledge – Understandings
Students will understand that
• People form governments to establish order, provide security and accomplish common goals. Governments in the world vary in terms of their sources of power, purposes and effectiveness.
Objectives
- Students will analyze the different types of governments.
- Students will identify the characteristics of the different types of government in a Venn diagram.
- Students will be able describe which of these is the best form of government and support why.
Accommodations/ModificationsStudents will be paired based on needs.
Students will be provided additional time to complete the WebQuest.
Cool Tool
Tagxedo
Reading
Morgan
Engstrom
7 Things
Johnson
Assessing Wikipedia, Wiki-Style, on Its 10 Anniversary
How does Wikipedia compare to in regard to content and mistakes?
Are Wikis Worth the Time?
Pro
How are wikis a "wonderful representation of how our understanding of knowledge is changing?"
- What do you think the author meant by stating that wikis support Friedman’s idea of the flat world or silos of information being replaced by horizontal connections?
- What point does the pro author concede?
ConObjectives